Laos boosts preparedness for flood risks in rainy season
Vientiane, June 17 (IANS) Laos is stepping up efforts to strengthen flood management and improve urban environmental conditions in order to reduce flood risks and related impacts during the 2026 rainy season. The National Water Resources Committee (NWRC) held its meeting to review and approve the 2026 flood response plan while assessing the readiness of […]
Laos strengthens efforts to fight poverty, malnutrition
Vientiane, Dec 19 (IANS) Laos’ Ministry of Agriculture and Environment convened a meeting to review progress and plan future efforts to reduce poverty and malnutrition, focusing on improving living conditions and providing health and nutrition support. The national steering committee meeting of the rural poverty and malnutrition reduction project assessed the project’s 2025 implementation and […]
Laos to tighten telecom rules for enhanced cybersecurity
Vientiane, Feb 14 (IANS) Laos’ Ministry of Technology and Communications has issued strict regulations regarding the use of telecommunication and internet services in the country, aiming to ensure secure and efficient operations while protecting against fraud. Individuals, legal entities, and telecommunications and internet service providers are strictly prohibited from connecting Laos’ telecommunication and internet systems […]
